2014 FJR 'ES' Photos.....

[xcsp]

I got a call from Roseville Yamaha today telling me they just finished prepping my new ES. I gave them a deposit over the phone and it will be ready for me to pick up early this coming week.

Art, did you take delivery of the new ES yet?

 

[art miller]

Well, must confess, the dealer made an error. I called to make closing arrangements and was very politely informed they made an error. The bike they received is the 1300A. I have been assured I will get the first ES that comes to their dealership. I met the Yamaha Field Support Manage, Western Region at the Int'l Motorcycle Show in San Mateo and he was good enough to give me some help getting on the list for the ES. I emailed him regarding the incident and he said he would ask the Sales Mgr responsible for N. Ca to assist in getting an ES to a dealer for me. I'm in no particular hurry just want to be sure I get the 2014ES as I really want the red!!

 

[Fred W]

I'm so proud of myself. Went and saw an ES in the dealer today. Sure was pretty. But at the end of the day..my 09 is just abt paid off...and the sticker on that 14 was well over $18 large. I think ill wait a few years.

Over $18 large? Must have quite the fees added and selling for list price?

I would expect the ES to be in high demand. They probably will sell at MSRP if not over in some cases. This is what happens in a free market economy when you come out with something the buying public sees as highly desirable, but allot the distribution numbers to dealerships to limit the supply.

I'm in no particular hurry just want to be sure I get the 2014ES as I really want the red!!

The 2014 "A" model is red too. Just sayin...

 

[ionbeam]

I'm so proud of myself. Went and saw an ES in the dealer today. Sure was pretty. But at the end of the day..my 09 is just abt paid off...and the sticker on that 14 was well over $18 large. I think ill wait a few years.

I would expect the ES to be in high demand. They probably will sell at MSRP if not over in some cases. This is what happens in a free market economy when you come out with something the buying public sees as highly desirable, but allot the distribution numbers to dealerships to limit the supply.

Kind of the inverse of what happened with the AE. Now we will see if the ES actually proves to be 'highly desirable' or if it's just the color RED.

 

[Geezer]

I'm so proud of myself. Went and saw an ES in the dealer today. Sure was pretty. But at the end of the day..my 09 is just abt paid off...and the sticker on that 14 was well over $18 large. I think ill wait a few years.

I would expect the ES to be in high demand. They probably will sell at MSRP if not over in some cases. This is what happens in a free market economy when you come out with something the buying public sees as highly desirable, but allot the distribution numbers to dealerships to limit the supply.

Kind of the inverse of what happened with the AE. Now we will see if the ES actually proves to be 'highly desirable' or if it's just the color RED.

You guys can laugh all you want, but for me the red color is more interesting than the fancy suspension. I think that ES is going to be one more thing that can break and will be very expensive to fix. Time will tell.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

You guys can laugh all you want, but for me the red color is more interesting than the fancy suspension. I think that ES is going to be one more thing that can break and will be very expensive to fix. Time will tell.

+1

I cannot outride the suspension on my ST1300, much less Dad's FJR. I never ride two up and the adjustment between "vacation" and "normal" is minimal. Of course if I had the ES I might learn to like it. And it does have a pretty front fender...

 

[RaYzerman19]

I'm so proud of myself. Went and saw an ES in the dealer today. Sure was pretty. But at the end of the day..my 09 is just abt paid off...and the sticker on that 14 was well over $18 large. I think ill wait a few years.

I would expect the ES to be in high demand. They probably will sell at MSRP if not over in some cases. This is what happens in a free market economy when you come out with something the buying public sees as highly desirable, but allot the distribution numbers to dealerships to limit the supply.

Kind of the inverse of what happened with the AE. Now we will see if the ES actually proves to be 'highly desirable' or if it's just the color RED.

You guys can laugh all you want, but for me the red color is more interesting than the fancy suspension. I think that ES is going to be one more thing that can break and will be very expensive to fix. Time will tell.

Sorta with ya there. I'm assuming aftermarket springs and valving for the forks will come along, not too worried about the electronics failing, but who knows. The issue I have is the rear... you are stuck with that shock and it's servo whatever it is, and if it goes, what do you do then...... Whereas on an 'A', I can put on a GenII suspension both ends and have choices for aftermarket stuff. An ES aftermarket rear shock is likely to be expensive....... and as I mentioned before, I don't see myself needing to play a lot with suspension settings or bothered by stopping for a minute to dial up or down some rear preload.

 

[Niehart]

Sorta with ya there. I'm assuming aftermarket springs and valving for the forks will come along, not too worried about the electronics failing, but who knows. The issue I have is the rear... you are stuck with that shock and it's servo whatever it is, and if it goes, what do you do then...... Whereas on an 'A', I can put on a GenII suspension both ends and have choices for aftermarket stuff. An ES aftermarket rear shock is likely to be expensive....... and as I mentioned before, I don't see myself needing to play a lot with suspension settings or bothered by stopping for a minute to dial up or down some rear preload.

+1

 

[rbentnail]

Sorta with ya there. I'm assuming aftermarket springs and valving for the forks will come along, not too worried about the electronics failing, but who knows. The issue I have is the rear... you are stuck with that shock and it's servo whatever it is, and if it goes, what do you do then...... Whereas on an 'A', I can put on a GenII suspension both ends and have choices for aftermarket stuff. An ES aftermarket rear shock is likely to be expensive....... and as I mentioned before, I don't see myself needing to play a lot with suspension settings or bothered by stopping for a minute to dial up or down some rear preload.

+1

+2

 

[art miller]

I'm so proud of myself. Went and saw an ES in the dealer today. Sure was pretty. But at the end of the day..my 09 is just abt paid off...and the sticker on that 14 was well over $18 large. I think ill wait a few years.

Over $18 large? Must have quite the fees added and selling for list price?

I would expect the ES to be in high demand. They probably will sell at MSRP if not over in some cases. This is what happens in a free market economy when you come out with something the buying public sees as highly desirable, but allot the distribution numbers to dealerships to limit the supply.

I'm in no particular hurry just want to be sure I get the 2014ES as I really want the red!!

The 2014 "A" model is red too. Just sayin...

Understood. I am interested in the ES feature with red as a bonus!! Y.E.S. will be a must,

 

[Redfish Hunter]

The dealership in Baton Rouge called me today. Twice. They have a 2014 on the sales floor.

They had promised to call me when they got one. They kept their end of the deal, now I am obligated to at least go look.

Can you finance a divorce in your bike loan?

 

[CA G-Man]

Can you finance a divorce in your bike loan?

I think that falls under "Licensing and Permit fees."

 

[HotRodZilla]

The dealership in Baton Rouge called me today. Twice. They have a 2014 on the sales floor.They had promised to call me when they got one. They kept their end of the deal, now I am obligated to at least go look.Can you finance a divorce in your bike loan?

I know a local guy who has a really nice '07 he may be willing to part with. Think about it. Less than a '14, well taken care of, ready to run.

Of course, I may need that finance deal for my own divorce.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Can you finance a divorce in your bike loan?

I think that falls under "Licensing and Permit fees."

--G

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Friends, I am just miserable. I am confused and worried.

First thing, NONE of the pics we have seen capture the true color of this motorcycle. I tried with my camera and my phone but the pics do not match the bike at all. Not even close. This red is much deeper and more "Red" than any pic I have seen. No traces of orange or pink, just a deep rich Red. Very nice on this bike. I would prefer the rims in silver with this color, but that is just one opinion.

LOVE the new dash layout. Far better than the Gen2 dash. Very easy to toggle through the menus.

I have been commuting on my ST and my road is under construction. It rains here. My ST looked terrible so I washed it before I went to the dealership. This only served to highlight the wear and tear, the scratches, the scuffs...

Ole Blue before the bath:



The '14 FJR:



Yes, we crunched numbers. Yes I want one. Sadly, there is no $$$...

 

[SkooterG]

Life is short. FIND the dollars. It's time you rode a REAL bike.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Life is short. FIND the dollars. It's time you rode a REAL bike.

I have a real bike. I just don't love it as much as I used to.

What I want is to have a brand new, ridden only by me, scratched only by me, broken in by me motorcycle. I want a bike that looks good, sounds good, and attracts attention. I want it to be mine from day one. Yes, I am tired of riding an ugly bike.

I bought my ST so I could take trips with Dad and I bought it used. I have done wonderful things with it. It has carried me to some wonderful places and I know it can continue to do so for many years. It was the right bike at the right time. I almost believe that time has passed.

Mrs. Redfish and I are crunching numbers and talking money. It is hard to justify buying a new bike when there is nothing wrong with the old bike. Then the little customizing things that don't cost much but all add up to $$$. My riding gear is all blue to match the ST...

Honestly I am sick to my stomach right now. This '14 FJR is gorgeous.

 

[CA G-Man]

Honestly I am sick to my stomach right now. This '14 FJR is gorgeous.

What you've got there is a bad case of puppy love.

 

[Fred W]

Life is short. FIND the dollars. It's time you rode a REAL bike.

The bike he has already is a real bike.

 

[SkooterG]

Life is short. FIND the dollars. It's time you rode a REAL bike.

The bike he has already is a real bike.

Well for an Northeastern Elitist Snob, you sure are a Fart Smeller.

Oh, wait. I forgot the smiley...........